Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport

SPQT / IQT

Iquitos, PE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
2 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SPQT 040600Z VRB02KT 9999 SCT012 OVC100 25/23 Q1008 NOSIG RMK PP000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 306 ft
SCT 1,200 ft AGL
OVC 10,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,506 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,306 ft AMSL
QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (306 ft)
Pressure Alt
464 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,737 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SPQT 040500Z 0406/0506 VRB04KT 9999 SCT005 BKN100 TX31/0419Z TN24/0411Z TEMPO 0408/0412 BKN003 BKN080 BECMG 0413/0416 BKN015 BKN080 TEMPO 0417/0421 3000 SHRA BKN010 FEW025TCU BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:31Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
08:00Z TEMPO
+2h
LIFR
Ceiling: 300 ft
13:00Z BECMG
+7h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
17:00Z TEMPO
+11h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PQT
06
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 8,202 ft 148 ft CON 56° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SPQT

4,441 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59.5%
MVFR
22.3%
IFR
9.5%
LIFR
8.6%

Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 18.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 4.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 900 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.7% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.1°C (range: 22°C to 35°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 4.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 900 kt
Calm Winds: 13.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.4%
NE
14.2%
E
12.1%
SE
7.5%
S
6.9%
SW
10%
W
12%
NW
7.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.1°C
Range: 22°C to 35°C
22°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.9%

Best Months for VFR

March December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,441 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SPQT
IATA Code: IQT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 306 ft MSL

Location

City: Iquitos
Country: PE
Latitude: -3.784740°
Longitude: -73.308800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport

Overview

Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport serves Iquitos, a key city in the Peruvian Amazon region. Located at 306 ft MSL with coordinates -3.784740, -73.308800, this medium-sized airport is the primary aviation gateway to northeastern Peru's tropical rainforest area. The airport supports critical regional transportation with its 8,202 ft concrete runway.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at SPQT demonstrate predominantly favorable VFR flying environments, with 61.3% of observations in VFR conditions. Temperature variations are narrow but significant, averaging 26.3°C with a range between 22°C and 35°C. Wind patterns are consistent, with northerly winds (0°) averaging 4.2 knots and rarely exceeding 17 knots, with calm periods occurring 13.2% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport is situated in the Amazon basin, characterized by tropical terrain and surrounding dense vegetation. Its single runway (06/24) provides excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind of 2.5 knots. The geographic location suggests potential for rapid weather changes typical of equatorial regions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal approach conditions during December, September, and October, which represent the best VFR months. Runway 06/24 offers consistent wind characteristics, making it generally predictable for landings and takeoffs. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with extremely rare occurrences of restricted visibility (fog present in only 1.8% of observations).

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.